Eldest child of David and Mary Jane (Keech) Blyler. Baptised April 1, 1849 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg. Husband of Ann Elizabeth Neely. Brother of Martha Weaver Mullen, David, William and Harry Rush Blyler, Anna Austin and Rachel Jane Baird.
Altoona Mirror, 20 November 1914:
"WALTER J. BLYLER DIES
"Aged Shopman Stricken While Reading Newspaper at His Home
"Walter J. Blyler, aged 66, of 11 Washington avenue, a carpenter in the employ of the Pennsy, died suddenly last evening shortly after 6 o'clock at his home of heart trouble. He was found sitting in a chair in his apartments by Mrs. Sadie Clifford who occasionally helped him in his housework. Dr. A.O. Taylor was summoned, but when he arrived Mr. Blyler was dead.
He was a widower and was employed under Foreman T.D. Leader in the shops. On Wednesday afternoon he complained of not feeling very well and went home, later visiting Dr. W.P. Hurlos and obtaining some medicine. He had been a sufferer from stomach trouble for about a year.
Walter J. Blyler was as on of David and Mary J. Blyler and was born at Fort Loudon, Franklin county in 1848. In his infancy his parents moved to Frankstown and with the exception of a few years, he spent his entire life in Blair county. His father was a canal boat maker in the days of the Pennsylvania canal and in his youth Walter assisted his father and drove mules on the canal. He was a carpenter by trade and worked at wagon making at Hollidaysburg for many years. Eighteen years ago he entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad company in this city and was thus engaged until his death. He was a good mechanic and an industrious workman.
He married many years ago to Mrs. Eliza Neely, who died thirteen years ago. Up to that time he had lived in Hollidaysburg, but after his wife's death he came to Altoona and had lived alone for many years, doing his own housework except the washing and housecleaning. He is survived by three brothers: William of Jersey city, David of Frankstown and Harry of Hollidaysburg, and one sister, Mrs. Anna Austin of Hollidaysburg. He was a Catholic by faith, but was not affiliated with any of the churches in this city. He was a member of the Improved Order of Red Men, the Mystic Circle, and other fraternal orders."
Altoona Mirror, 21 November 1914:
"Funeral services of the late Walter J. Blyler will be held at the residence of John Austin of 407 Juniata street, Hollidaysburg, tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be made in St. Mary's cemetery at Hollidaysburg.
Altoona Mirror, 20 November 1914:
"WALTER J. BLYLER DIES
"Aged Shopman Stricken While Reading Newspaper at His Home
"Walter J. Blyler, aged 66, of 11 Washington avenue, a carpenter in the employ of the Pennsy, died suddenly last evening shortly after 6 o'clock at his home of heart trouble. He was found sitting in a chair in his apartments by Mrs. Sadie Clifford who occasionally helped him in his housework. Dr. A.O. Taylor was summoned, but when he arrived Mr. Blyler was dead.
He was a widower and was employed under Foreman T.D. Leader in the shops. On Wednesday afternoon he complained of not feeling very well and went home, later visiting Dr. W.P. Hurlos and obtaining some medicine. He had been a sufferer from stomach trouble for about a year.
Walter J. Blyler was as on of David and Mary J. Blyler and was born at Fort Loudon, Franklin county in 1848. In his infancy his parents moved to Frankstown and with the exception of a few years, he spent his entire life in Blair county. His father was a canal boat maker in the days of the Pennsylvania canal and in his youth Walter assisted his father and drove mules on the canal. He was a carpenter by trade and worked at wagon making at Hollidaysburg for many years. Eighteen years ago he entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad company in this city and was thus engaged until his death. He was a good mechanic and an industrious workman.
He married many years ago to Mrs. Eliza Neely, who died thirteen years ago. Up to that time he had lived in Hollidaysburg, but after his wife's death he came to Altoona and had lived alone for many years, doing his own housework except the washing and housecleaning. He is survived by three brothers: William of Jersey city, David of Frankstown and Harry of Hollidaysburg, and one sister, Mrs. Anna Austin of Hollidaysburg. He was a Catholic by faith, but was not affiliated with any of the churches in this city. He was a member of the Improved Order of Red Men, the Mystic Circle, and other fraternal orders."
Altoona Mirror, 21 November 1914:
"Funeral services of the late Walter J. Blyler will be held at the residence of John Austin of 407 Juniata street, Hollidaysburg, tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be made in St. Mary's cemetery at Hollidaysburg.
Eldest child of David and Mary Jane (Keech) Blyler. Baptised April 1, 1849 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg. Husband of Ann Elizabeth Neely. Brother of Martha Weaver Mullen, David, William and Harry Rush Blyler, Anna Austin and Rachel Jane Baird.
Altoona Mirror, 20 November 1914:
"WALTER J. BLYLER DIES
"Aged Shopman Stricken While Reading Newspaper at His Home
"Walter J. Blyler, aged 66, of 11 Washington avenue, a carpenter in the employ of the Pennsy, died suddenly last evening shortly after 6 o'clock at his home of heart trouble. He was found sitting in a chair in his apartments by Mrs. Sadie Clifford who occasionally helped him in his housework. Dr. A.O. Taylor was summoned, but when he arrived Mr. Blyler was dead.
He was a widower and was employed under Foreman T.D. Leader in the shops. On Wednesday afternoon he complained of not feeling very well and went home, later visiting Dr. W.P. Hurlos and obtaining some medicine. He had been a sufferer from stomach trouble for about a year.
Walter J. Blyler was as on of David and Mary J. Blyler and was born at Fort Loudon, Franklin county in 1848. In his infancy his parents moved to Frankstown and with the exception of a few years, he spent his entire life in Blair county. His father was a canal boat maker in the days of the Pennsylvania canal and in his youth Walter assisted his father and drove mules on the canal. He was a carpenter by trade and worked at wagon making at Hollidaysburg for many years. Eighteen years ago he entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad company in this city and was thus engaged until his death. He was a good mechanic and an industrious workman.
He married many years ago to Mrs. Eliza Neely, who died thirteen years ago. Up to that time he had lived in Hollidaysburg, but after his wife's death he came to Altoona and had lived alone for many years, doing his own housework except the washing and housecleaning. He is survived by three brothers: William of Jersey city, David of Frankstown and Harry of Hollidaysburg, and one sister, Mrs. Anna Austin of Hollidaysburg. He was a Catholic by faith, but was not affiliated with any of the churches in this city. He was a member of the Improved Order of Red Men, the Mystic Circle, and other fraternal orders."
Altoona Mirror, 21 November 1914:
"Funeral services of the late Walter J. Blyler will be held at the residence of John Austin of 407 Juniata street, Hollidaysburg, tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be made in St. Mary's cemetery at Hollidaysburg.
Altoona Mirror, 20 November 1914:
"WALTER J. BLYLER DIES
"Aged Shopman Stricken While Reading Newspaper at His Home
"Walter J. Blyler, aged 66, of 11 Washington avenue, a carpenter in the employ of the Pennsy, died suddenly last evening shortly after 6 o'clock at his home of heart trouble. He was found sitting in a chair in his apartments by Mrs. Sadie Clifford who occasionally helped him in his housework. Dr. A.O. Taylor was summoned, but when he arrived Mr. Blyler was dead.
He was a widower and was employed under Foreman T.D. Leader in the shops. On Wednesday afternoon he complained of not feeling very well and went home, later visiting Dr. W.P. Hurlos and obtaining some medicine. He had been a sufferer from stomach trouble for about a year.
Walter J. Blyler was as on of David and Mary J. Blyler and was born at Fort Loudon, Franklin county in 1848. In his infancy his parents moved to Frankstown and with the exception of a few years, he spent his entire life in Blair county. His father was a canal boat maker in the days of the Pennsylvania canal and in his youth Walter assisted his father and drove mules on the canal. He was a carpenter by trade and worked at wagon making at Hollidaysburg for many years. Eighteen years ago he entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad company in this city and was thus engaged until his death. He was a good mechanic and an industrious workman.
He married many years ago to Mrs. Eliza Neely, who died thirteen years ago. Up to that time he had lived in Hollidaysburg, but after his wife's death he came to Altoona and had lived alone for many years, doing his own housework except the washing and housecleaning. He is survived by three brothers: William of Jersey city, David of Frankstown and Harry of Hollidaysburg, and one sister, Mrs. Anna Austin of Hollidaysburg. He was a Catholic by faith, but was not affiliated with any of the churches in this city. He was a member of the Improved Order of Red Men, the Mystic Circle, and other fraternal orders."
Altoona Mirror, 21 November 1914:
"Funeral services of the late Walter J. Blyler will be held at the residence of John Austin of 407 Juniata street, Hollidaysburg, tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be made in St. Mary's cemetery at Hollidaysburg.
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